Lead Medical Lab Scientist

Bon Secours Health System • Petersburg, VA

2d

About The Position

The Lead Medical Lab Scientist assists physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. In addition, the Lead Medical Lab Scientist participates and assumes responsibility for the daily operations of their section and laboratory.

Requirements

• For BSMH, MLS Medical Lab Scientist Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required)
• For RSFH (as of 3/27/25) if registry-eligible, must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date.
• Bachelors, Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science/Biology/Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved program (required)
• 2 years of clinical lab experience (required)
• Active Listening
• Service Orientation
• Coordination
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Keyboarding
• Microsoft Office
• Telephone Skills
• Lab Information Systems
• Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
• Analyze data
• Laboratory equipment
• Quality assurance and control
• Documentation
• FDA health laws and regulations.
• Medical Terminology
• Leadership Skills

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of clinical lab experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Reports quality patient results in a timely manner from section of responsibility.
• Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
• Stays current in laboratory theory and techniques.
• Maintains regulatory compliance of their lab section.
• Responsible for quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, staff competency.
• Prepares section schedules.
• Provides recommendations for process improvement.
• Oversees training and orientation of personnel.
• Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.
• Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.
• Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.
• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Assists with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.
• Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).
• Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.
• Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control
• Assists with inventory control and maintaining supply levels for the department.
• Maintains compliance of their section with all appropriate agencies (CAP, TJC, OSHA, CLIA.)
• Completes schedules for department and updates time/schedule as necessary for daily operations.
• Responsible for achieving desired fiscal performance.
• Submits and reviews The College of American Pathologists (CAP) proficiency testing.
• Assumes manager's duties and responsibilities in their absence.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees